Scotty Bramer Guitar Lessons
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(11)
From
Winnetka, CA
SinceSeptember, 2021
About
As a professional jazz musician of 12 years, I've been teaching guitar with unwavering dedication. My teaching method prioritizes jazz improvisation, accompaniment, theory, reading, and other essential aspects of music. My passion lies in improvised music, and I urge my students to play from their hearts instead of solely focusing on scales, modes, and arpeggios. I integrate recordings and transcriptions of jazz's greats into my lessons to teach students jazz language so they can express themselves intelligently and musically. Moreover, I advise students on overcoming barriers to creativity and staying true to themselves.
I'm continually refining my skills to improve my inner connection with music, and I enjoy sharing what I learn with students. Among topics we'll cover are improvisation; jazz vocabulary through transcriptions; learning jazz standards; mastering rhythm and time; scales, modes, and theory; advanced jazz chords and chord melodies; voice leading techniques; Bossa Nova and Latin jazz; blues, reading, composition, performance anxiety, breathing exercises, life lessons from music, and more.
Please don't hesitate to contact me for further inquiries. I look forward to working with you!
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Reviews
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David A.
Collaborating with Scotty is always a fantastic experience. He has inspired me to enhance my musical skills and urged me to practice and strive for excellence. His proficiency in guitar is impeccable, and I strongly suggest his lessons if you aspire to elevate your playing to new heights.
February 9, 2023
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Daniel D.
Scotty possesses a profound comprehension of the guitar encompassing numerous styles of playing. In his instruction, he provides an individualized and emotive approach, beyond technicalities, that trains you to communicate through your instrument.
January 21, 2023
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Jennifer S.
Having practiced with Scott for 8 years, I can confidently say that he is the most inspirational jazz guitarist and mentor I have ever encountered. Each time I attended his classes, I felt like I was constantly improving, even though I didn't realize it at the time. Whenever I struggled while playing, he would go above and beyond to guide me and teach me valuable lessons that I still cherish. Thanks to his influence, I was pushed to play tunes I would never have considered before and I became more determined to learn new things. Ultimately, he played a significant role in my journey to becoming a freshman at the prestigious Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Scott is a remarkable human being and an exceptional jazz guitarist, and I truly look back with fondness on the time I spent learning from him.
September 13, 2022
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Stephanie J.
Scott Bramer excels as both an impressive guitarist and an effective teacher. Under his guidance, I was able to realize my principal objective of joining my school’s jazz band within a year of taking weekly lessons with him. To my delight, I beat four other guitarists to secure a spot in the band and even made it into the top combo. Scott has a remarkable ability to impart a comprehensive understanding of music theory to his students with ease, owing to his patience and expertise. I wholeheartedly endorse Scott as a teacher for guitarists of all levels who are keen on improving their skills.
January 14, 2022
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Emily L.
The guitar lessons offered by Scott are exceptional and enlightening. He imparts comprehensive knowledge about the theory and concepts underlying the musical pieces. These classes are remarkably useful, and I highly endorse them to anyone seeking to enhance their guitar skills.
October 27, 2021